Family Resources & Support Groups

BEND PARKS AND RECREATION
  • https://www.bendparksandrec.org/
  • District Office: (541) 389-7275
  • Juniper Swim & Fitness Center: (541) 389-7665
  • Larkspur Community Center: (541) 388-1133
  • Bend Senior Center: (541) 388-1133
  • The Pavilion: (541) 389-7588
  • Park Services: (541) 388-5435
  •  Email: info@bendparksandrec.org
  • Strengthen community vitality and foster healthy, enriched lifestyles by providing exceptional park and recreation services.

NEIGHBORIMPACT
  • https://www.neighborimpact.org
  • 541.548.2380
  • Redmond Administrative Office
  • 2303 SW 1st Street Redmond OR, 97756
  • services meeting basic human needs for food and shelter, while enriching people’s lives by providing access to increased education, skills, and hope for the future. Emergency food and shelter, financial coaching, weatherization, energy bill payment assistance, rental assistance, first-time homebuyer coaching, mortgage assistance, down payment assistance, and childcare resources are just a handful of the services we provide.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OREGON HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION (OHCA)
  • https://www.ohca.com/
  • 11740 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 250 | Portland, OR 97223
  • Phone: 503-726-5260
  • Find care providers, information, support, and events.
PACIFICSOURCE SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
  • OR-Deschutes County Chapter; Bend, OR 97702
  • 844.432.2337 x 5138
  • Provides beds and bedding for children, ages: 3-17 years old.
SWINDELLS RESOURCE CENTER THRIVE
  • https://www.thrivecentraloregon.org/
  • 541-728-1022
  • info@thrivecentraloregon.org
  • Help individuals and families find, apply for, and navigate the housing options, financial support, food resources, basic needs (laundry, clothing closet, shower, and pet resources), employment support, disability support (applying for SSDI and SSI), connect with OHP and mental and health care supportive services.

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)
  • 2577 NE Courtney Drive; Bend, OR 97701
  • (541) 322-7435 Phone
  • (541) 322-7465 Fax
  • Becky Johnson Community Center - Redmond
  • 412 SW 8th St. Redmond Oregon 97756
  • (541) 317-3149
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods, and help accessing health care.

YOUTH ERA
  • https://www.youthera.org/
  • PO Box 583 Eugene, OR 97440
  • email: hello@youthera.org
  • phone:  971.334.9295
  • Youth Era works to provide accessible support services to all young people. We focus on direct service, training, and advocacy—the building blocks for creating lasting change for young people in communities across the country.
​“A TIME FOR FAMILIES” – support group
  • Thursdays, from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Join Zoom at Https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1619932307?pwd=MnRRNmpPUDJaNzZCdzlvTVloU2QwZz09
  • Join by phone: 1-669-254-5252 | Meeting ID: 161 147 2732 | Passcode: 148750
  • The call is hosted by the Director of Child and Family Behavioral Health, Chelsea Holcomb, and the System of Care Policy Strategist, Hilary Harrison, who is also a family member. A representative from the Reach Out Oregon Parent Warmline attends and is available to follow up with specific immediate concerns.
  • OHA welcomes all participants. If you have any questions about accommodations or need any assistance to participate please call or email: Hilary Harrison at hilary.harrison@oha.oregon.gov or 503-209-1949 (voice/text). All relay calls are accepted. We welcome non-English speakers and request 2 to 3 days advance notice to ensure we have interpretation services in place.
AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
  • Autism Society of Oregon (For families of children/youth aged birth – 22.)
  • Meets 3rd Wednesdays during school year, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
  • To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfu-hpzsiHNU1sBEFsbN3XyRBdGVYGLNC
AUTISM SOCIETY PARENT GROUP

AUTISM SOCIETY SENSORY FRIENDLY SWIM EVENT
  • Cascade Swim Center
  • 465 SW Rimrock Way; Redmond, OR 97756
  • Melissa Romo 541-419-1064
  • Meets 2nd Saturday of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm. Free, with dinner provided. Please RSVP as space is limited.

INTERCONNECTED DIVERSITY
  • https://interconnecteddiversity.org/
  • Parent group is hybrid; in-person at the BASE (5 NW Franklin Ave.      
  • Bend, Oregon 97703), and on Zoom. Current weekly groups are held Wednesday at 9:30-10:30am.
  • Upstream Parenting is a peer-run, supportive group for parents of kids with brain-based differences. We focus on wellbeing, learning and advocacy. We hope to amplify neurodivergent voices in our community and disseminate knowledge of practices which affirm and celebrate differences. We aim to support families in identifying their strengths and rooting themselves in a healthy, good-fit life.

NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS) 
  • Call our Helpline: 800-343-6264
  • Peer-led support groups for parents, adults, and family members of children and adolescents with mental health and behavior issues.
  • Free support groups, classes, workshops, and presentations for people with mental health conditions and their family members and loved ones.
  • Talk it Over Support Group - NAMI Oregon For parents/caregivers with school-age children and young adults living with behavioral health challenges
  • Meets 2nd Sundays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
To register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJUrcOGvpjkicxpCt2YAHaBOLSHYAxA

OREGON FAMILY TO FAMILY HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER
  • https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-family-to-family-health-information-center
  • 707 SW Gaines Street; Portland, OR 97239
  • PHONE: 855.323.6744
  • Supports families and caregivers of children with special health needs to navigate the complex healthcare systems. Staffed entirely by parents of children and youth with a variety of health conditions, we provide free one-to-one support, training, and printed materials to families and the professionals who serve them. This website houses hundreds of resources for parents, grandparents, teens, and young adults.
OREGON FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
  • https://ofsn.org/ofsns-support-groups/
  • Support Groups – all Zoom links are on the website
    • Away From Home - In Spanish; Every Third Tuesday of the Month
      • 6:00-7:00 pm; All Families in Oregon
      • A space that offers support and connection to parents and caregivers with past, current, or anticipated experience in away-from-home placements
    • Away From Home- in English; Every Second Wednesday of the Month
      • 6:00-7:00 pm; All families in Oregon.
      • A space that offers support and connection to parents and caregivers with past, current, or anticipated experience in away-from-home placements
    • Conexion Familiar Discussion - In Spanish; Every Second Wednesday of the Month
      • 6:00-7:00 pm; All Families in Oregon
      • A space for parents and caregivers who are raising youth experiencing behavioral, mental, or other health challenges.
    • Conexion Familiar Discussion - In Spanish; Every Fourth Wednesday of the Month
      • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm; All Families in Oregon
      • A space for parents and caregivers who are raising youth experiencing behavioral, mental, or other health challenges.
    • Reach Out Oregon Family Discussion; Every Friday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
      • All Families in Oregon
      • A space for parents and caregivers who are raising youth experiencing behavioral, mental, or other health challenges.

REACH OUT OREGON
  • https://www.reachoutoregon.org/
  • Parent Warmline: 1-833-REACH-OR / 1-833-732-2467
  • Or chatline on the website.
  • info@reachoutoregon.org
  • Provides support and resources with systems of care, care coordination, school system navigation, and county services.
  • Provide training, resources, and support groups.
REDMOND CROSS DISABILITY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
  • The Kaleidoscope Family Center
  • 731 SW Highland Ave. Redmond, OR 97736
  • Stephanie Widler: swidler@codsn.org
  • This group is a collaboration between The Autism Society of Oregon and CODSN. It’s an opportunity for families of children experiencing diverse abilities to meet for emotional support, and sharing, and an occasional speaker. You are not alone, please join us and meet other families walking a similar path! The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6 pm. Childcare is available upon request and a light dinner is provided. FREE.
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